Zinc–tungsten coatings have been considered as environmentally friendly, and corrosion- and wear-resistant coatings. Here, Zn–W coatings were successfully electrodeposited from an aqueous solution. Citrate-based electrolytes with pH in th...
Gradient-structured ternary Fe-Co-Ni alloy coatings electrodeposited on steel substrates at various current densities from chloride baths were numerically and experimentally investigated. The electrodeposition process, considering hydrogen evolution...
The co-deposition between polyphenols and amines has been demonstrated in order to prepare positively charged nanofiltration (NF) membranes for multivalent cation rejection in recent years; however, the low reactivities of the involved polyphenols us...
In this study, the fabrication of nickel (Ni)-cellulose nanofiber (CNF) composite electroplating films was attempted using sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized CNF as CNF introduced with carbo...
The impact of rare earth oxide (REO) concentration on the deposition process and selective recovery of the metal being deposited from a molten fluoride salt system was investigated by applying deposition of Nd and Pr and varying the concentration of...
The spinning cup, a crucial component of textile equipment, relies heavily on 2A12 aluminum alloy as its primary raw material. Commonly, electroplating and chemical nickel–phosphorus (Ni-P) plating are employed to improve the surface characteri...
The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the influence of potential and the Co(II)–Ru(III) molar ratio on the electrochemical behavior of the Co–Ru system during codeposition from acidic chloride electrolytes. The equilibrium s...
In this study, a novel photocatalytic self-cleaning nanofiltration (NF) membrane was fabricated by constructing aspartic acid-functionalized graphene quantum dots (AGQDs) into the polydopamine/polyethyleneimine (PDA/PEI) selective layer via the co-de...
Forward osmosis (FO) membranes have garnered widespread research interest in water treatment, yet their permeability–selectivity trade-off, internal concentration polarization, and membrane fouling remain critical challenges. Herein, a chitooli...
This study explores the co-deposition of thin polymeric films loaded with nanoparticles for its possible future application as radiation detectors. Thin films containing zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in plasma polymerized n-hexane (PPH) were deposit...
To investigate the improvements in the resistance of Cu–Ni alloys to surface pitting corrosion, Cu–Ni thin films containing Al were fabricated via DC magnetron sputtering. The morphologies of the fabricated samples were obtained using a s...
Practical applications of Li-metal anodes are limited by dendrite formation, Li loss, and poor reaction, resulting in a low Coulombic efficiency. In this study, we investigated the effects of island-shaped Ag atoms on the electrochemical behavior of...
In this study, electrodeposition of NiP composite coatings with the addition of SiC 100 nm was carried out on low carbon steel studying the effect of additives (sodium dodecyl sulfate, saccharin), particles load (10 or 20 g/L) and current density (1,...
This paper deals with the synthesis and study of the properties of germanium-doped diamond-like carbon (DLC) films. For deposition of doped DLC films, hybrid laser technology was used. Using two deposition lasers, it was possible to arrange the dopan...
Background/Objectives: Effective airway delivery of a fixed-dose combination of triple-aerosolized inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting beta agonist (LABA)/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) is likely to positively affect therapeutic respon...
The concept of bandgap science of organic semiconductor films for use in photovoltaic cells, namely, high-purification, pn-control by doping, and design of the built-in potential based on precisely-evaluated doping parameters, is summarized. The prin...
In this paper, graphdiyne (GDY)−modified glassy carbon electrode was prepared and further used for the sensitive and simultaneous detection of three target heavy metal ions of Zn2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ by codeposition with Bi3+ in the mixture solutio...
Developing monovalent cation permselective membranes (MCPMs) with high-efficient permselectivity is the core concern in specific industrial applications. In this work, we have fabricated a series of novel cation exchange membranes (CEMs) based on sul...
This research work describes the effect of dispersed titanium carbide (TiC) nanoparticles into nickel plating bath on Ni/TiC nanostructured composite layers obtained by electro-codeposition. The surface morphology of Ni/TiC nanostructured composite l...
This study presents a calculation and comparison of Fe, Co, Ni and Cu deposition rates in the tungsten codeposition process based on the electrodeposition of numerous tungsten alloys. Eight different tungsten alloys containing from two to five metals...
In this study, high-performance SiC whisker (SiCw)-reinforced Cu matrix functionally graded materials (FGMs) were achieved through the synergy of numerical simulation and co-electrodeposition and then successfully applied as the interface of Cu and S...
Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) is one of the most widely used ohmic materials for fabricating ohmic layers in thin-film solar cells. ITO thin layers have reached almost the maximum theoretical conductivity and the lowest practical resistivity. Along with ind...
Nanocomposites developed based on siloxanes modified with carbon nanoforms are materials with great application potential in the electronics industry, medicine and environmental protection. This follows from the fact that such nanocomposites can be e...
Antibiotic residues have been found to have potentially harmful effects on ecological and human health. Carbon nitride-based photocatalysts have widely focused on antibiotic photocatalytic degradation. Herein, we prepared Fe-modified g-C3N4 nanorod b...
Bi nanocrystalline films were formed from perchlorate electrolyte (PE) on Cu substrate via electrochemical deposition with different duration and current densities. The microstructural, morphological properties, and elemental composition were studied...
This paper focuses on the wear resistance performance of Ni-SiC composite coatings with various contents of SiC particles. The coatings were characterized via a scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and transmission electron...
An experimental method for preparing high-entropy thin films with gradient changes of alloying elements by magnetron sputtering co-deposition is proposed in this work to evaluate the effect of alloying element composition changes on the properties of...
The combination of magnetic and semiconducting properties in one material system has great potential for integration of emerging spintronics with conventional semiconductor technology. One standard route for the synthesis of magnetic semiconductors i...
The surface modification of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to improve their anti-biofouling properties is gaining increased attention. Here, we modified the polyamide brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) membrane via the biomimetic co-deposition of...
The investigation of Fe-W alloys is growing in comparison to other W alloys with iron group metals due to the environmental and health issues linked to Ni and Co materials. The influence of Na2WO4 concentration in the range 0 to 0.5 M on bath chemist...
Electroless composite plating enables uniform and thin surface treatment along with composite deposition using nanoparticles. Among such particles, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is capable of dry lubrication because of its self-lubricating propertie...
The use of rubber in dynamic contacts often results in severe degradation and wear of the rubber surface, which is why dynamic rubber seal contacts are usually oil lubricated to ensure their functionality. However, the increasing demand for more conv...
Maintaining a conductive network is essential for achieving high energy density and long-term reliability in lithium-ion batteries. However, its stability is often compromised by structural non-uniformity, and under high-voltage operation, by the oxi...
Si-Co diffusion coatings were prepared on a Y-modified TiAl-Nb alloy using the pack cementation process. The structures of the coatings prepared at different temperatures (1050, 1080, and 1120 °C) and pack Co contents (5, 10, and 20 wt.%) were co...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects an increasing number of people as the human population ages. The main pathological feature of AD, amyloid plaques, consists of the key protein amyloid-β and other co-deposited proteins. These co-deposited p...
This study investigates the electroplating characteristics of Co-Zn alloy coatings with varying Zn contents (0.55 wt.%~8.8 wt.%) and their influence on intermetallic compound (IMC) formation during reactions with Sn solder. Co-Zn alloy coatings were...
Polyester/cotton blended fabrics—valued for comfort and durability—face significant fire hazards due to a synergistic “scaffold effect” during combustion. Conventional treatments with high temperature or some acidic phosphorus...
Electrodeposition processes of neodymium and praseodymium in molten NdF3 + PrF3 + LiF + 1 wt.%Pr6O11 + 1 wt.%Nd2O3 and NdF3 + PrF3 + LiF + 2 wt.%Pr6O11 + 2 wt.%Nd2O3 electrolytes at 1323 K were investigated. Cyclic voltammetry, square wave voltammetr...
Sn–Ni alloy matrix coatings co-deposited with TiO2 nanoparticles (Evonik P25) were produced utilizing direct (DC) and pulse electrodeposition (PC) from a tin–nickel chloride-fluoride electrolyte with a loading of TiO2 nanoparticles equal...
Magnetic molecular thin films provide a platform for nanoscale control of spin density, morphology and low-dimensional magnetism. We use co-deposition of closely isostructural iron phthalocyanine (FePc) and metal-free phthalocyanine (H2Pc) onto heate...
Metal/carbon composite plating is an effective strategy for improving and adding properties to metal plating by incorporating carbon materials into the metal matrices. Copper (Cu) is widely applied, particularly in the areas of heat management and el...
In the present paper, the formation of columnar and layered structure during co-deposition of binary thin films is analyzed by kinetic modeling. The kinetic model is based on phase field theory and involves the main processes taking place during bina...
The present study explores the possibilities of fabricating a graphite/polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composite coating on a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy through duplex treatment consisting of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and heat treatment. It has been...
Co-precipitation of mineral-based salts during scaling remains poorly understood and thermodynamically undefined within the water industry. This study focuses on investigating calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate mixed precipitation in scaling. Scal...
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) exhibit biocompatibility, ease of drug loading, and potential for generating forces and heat in a magnetic field, enhancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This study proposes coating IONs on electrode surfaces to im...
Direct current (DC) and radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering methods were selected for conducting the deposition of structural materials, namely ceramic and metallic co-depositions. A total of six configurations were deposited: single thin layer...
Co-deposited, immiscible alloy systems form hierarchical microstructures under specific deposition conditions that accentuate the difference in constituent element mobility. The mechanism leading to the formation of these unique hierarchical morpholo...
Silicon plates were installed above the inner and outer divertor of the JET with the ITER-like wall (ILW) after the second and third ILW campaigns to monitor dust generation and deposition with the aim to determine the morphology and content of indiv...
This paper presents the influence of an inorganic Al2O3 layer over MoS2 particles on the tribological performance of electroless Ni–P–MoS2/Al2O3 composite coatings fabricated without using surfactants. The Al2O3-coated MoS2 particles were...
This work presents the catalysts of Pt-Bi shells on Au nanoparticle cores and Pt overlayers on the Pt-Bi shells toward formic acid oxidation (FAO). Pt and Bi were co-deposited on Au nanoparticles (Au NP) via the irreversible adsorption method using a...
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